WP1 achieved the consolidation of the inno4sd network, the creation of a knowledge platform and the organisation of events on innovation for sustainable development. A global initiative on knowledge and innovation was launched at the European Parliament on November 9th, 2018 with the presence of relevant initiatives such as SDSN, GGKP, Future Earth, JST, among others.
WP 2 identified key challenges that hinder eco-innovation for a green economy; the project produced the "Maastricht Manual for the Measurement of Ecoinnovation for a Green Economy". A document that is compatible with the state-of-the art guidelines for measuring innovation (e.g. the Oslo Manual), and provides knowledge, tools and practical advice for policy makers, statistical offices and analysis for measuring ecoinnovation at the national, regional and local level.
WP3 concluded that there are two activities which contribute to the ongoing international and national policy debates.
First, the Inno4SD outlook and guidebook on STI policy roadmaps for the SDGs have been particularly timely and influential, and met with interest from the international community.
Second, the development of the STIR (Sustainability Transitions and Innovation Review) approach met with interest of policy community (notably in Turkey and Sweden) and from relevant international policy initiatives, notably the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium
WP4 concluded that their results are extremely important for different actors. In particular, the generation and diffusion of green knowledge are fundamental in the transition towards sustainability.
WP5 found that there is a great opportunity for the local economy to play a major role in the SDG localization, i.e. being more responsible, sustainable, inclusive (i.e. time banks concept, educating migrants in acquiring language skills, introduction of local currencies complementary to national currencies etc.). A guideline for local policy makers was produced in order to help them to incorporate innovation for sustainability.
In WP6 , project management, the impact and wider societal implications of the project the socio-economic elements have been included implicitly in the project planning activities and in the deliverables of the project.
